Shore Shack - Relax on Porch, Walk to Beach and Town
Beach House · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · sleeps 4 · 318 E Arctic Ave unit a, Folly Beach, SC 29439
About this stay
318 East Arctic Ave. Shore Shack- a 2br/2ba House across from Beach - Newly Remodeled. Amazing screened-in front porch. Walking distance to downtown Folly. We are gluttons for punishment when it comes to remodeling - and The Shore Shack was our biggest test yet! This is our 9th Shack in The RatherShacks family. You'll be glad we passed. This house is literally across the street from and one block closer to the beach than all our other Shacks, and it was a rundown craphole when we bought it in 2015. But as they say in real estate: "Location, location, location!" With Shore Shack fronting on the Folly's best beachfront street (East Arctic Ave) you are just 100 feet from 4th St beach access. You might as well be ocean front when you stay here! The former owner was an older couple who were trying to fix it up one board at a time for years. We kept hearing their Skillsaw 7 days a week behind the thick overgrown bramble that choked the backyard. Luckily for us, and YOU, they ran out of gas and decided to sell to us. We cleared out the lot, moved in to the decrepit unfinished mess, and put in new septic fields, roofs, HVAC, new siding, and remodeled every inch inside. We made several trips to Key West to "research" beach house colors, and came up with the lime green exterior. We also came up with a good buzz while there on Duvall Street - all with the blessing of our accountant! Yes, it took longer than expected to create our most luxurious Shack, but we did it! And YOU win! The property is really two houses - an original one story home built in the 1940's at ground level. This is where you'll stay and marvel at all the amenities. Behind it up on stilts is another house built in the 1980's that we are moving into. We named that one Our Shack - simply because that's where we will live, retire, and die. Because, and read my lips here: WE. AIN'T. DOING. NO. MORE. REMODELS! Downtime is what we need after all this work, so if you see us sleeping on the beach with a Coors Light or Tito's IV drip just turn up the flow rate, and rotate us so our tans will be nice and even. If you haven't figured it out already, when you do stay at the Shore Shack you are guaranteed to have the coolest neighbors on Folly, and that's us!! Ok, Ok, even if you don't think we're cool, you may find yourself poking your head around back to find out what that delicious smoky smell is coming from our grill. We have been known to share. The first thing you'll notice about The Shore Shack is the screened-in front porch which doubles as an outdoor living room with dining table for 4, and a dual chaise lounge you'll fight over as the best place to take an afternoon (or after beach) nap. If the ocean breezes don't cool you down enough, you can kick on the outdoor fans which rotate at multiple speeds to help you find your zen chill. And you'll love watching the morning come up over the beach while having coffee and tea here. Pelicans ride the updrafts above the beach-front houses in full view and you'll appreciate the tranquility here on E Arctic Ave. As there are far less cars than E Ashley - because it's a one-way street! Don't worry though, there is plenty of people-watching to be done with all the bicycles, skateboards, golf carts, joggers, surfer dudes, dog walkers, and bikini bottoms that go by. We were amazed how much more "beachy" this place feels than our other Shacks after we moved here. We often said we LIVE on the front porch, and we will miss it when we move upstairs, but we're glad to give it up to fine folks, like you, to enjoy. The main living/dining area inside has the original vaulted ceilings, and with some creative structural beam work, we opened up the space so you'll have all the elbow room you need to gather around the custom-made granite-topped island. We kept some original house Karma as the island uses an original 1940's door for it's front-face. The full kitchen is well-appointed with custom cabinets, granite counters, all stainless appliances, and a corner pantry that took three carpenters to make it perfectly level (one of them named Elvis). Tucked above is the kitchen ceiling made from deck boards that washed up after Hurricane Irma that delivers more house Karma, as well as a nice rustic touch to counterbalance the overall white wash decor of the place. Outside the kitchen door is your own dedicated grill area, beach chairs, and outdoor shower. For the floors inside the Shore Shack this was a near debacle DIY project that was all my darling wife Katt's idea. She saw it on Pinterest and told me to hang on for the ride. We cut sheets of plywood down to 8' planks, sanded them to a fair thee well, dunked them in whitewash, glued and nailed them down, then sealed the whole thing with a water-based urethane. We did most of the work ourselves and to our surprise, two things happened: 1) the final product looks beach cottage cool, and 2) our marriage survived! The bedrooms continue the open vaulted ceiling space and sport large and quiet ceiling fans. Each has their own full bath with custom tile, glass showers, and queen platform beds. The headboard motif we pioneered in our Surf Shack is well applied in each room as well, and we think you'll agree we nailed it when we said we wanted a "romantic spa-feel." Unlike our other Shacks, this one is practically beach front! And like our other Shacks, this is just two blocks from the world-famous Bert's Market, and a short three and a half blocks to Center Street with all the bars and restaurants Folly has to offer. so book your vacation today at The Shore Shack, our newest most luxurious Shack yet! ⭑Master Bedroom⭑ ✔ King bed with comfortable bedding, extra pillows, and blankets — your quiet retreat after a beach day ✔ Bright coastal décor ✔ Plantation shutters ✔ Closet and dresser storage ✔ Full Bath ⭑Second Bedroom⭑ ✔ Queen bed with cozy linens, extra pillows, and blankets ✔ Ample storage for beach bags and essentials ✔ Plantation shutters ✔ Attached full bath ⭑Living Room⭑ ✔ Open, sunlit space with relaxed beach vibes ✔ Comfortable seating for downtime or movie nights ✔ Smart TV for streaming ⭑Kitchen and Dining Area⭑ ✔ Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig coffee machine, toaster, blender, wine glasses, and baking sheet ✔ Barbecue utensils, grill, charcoal, and bamboo/iron skewers ✔ Dining table for easy meals and morning coffee ⭑Bathrooms⭑ ✔ 2 full bath ✔ Fresh towels, beach towels, and complimentary toiletries ⭑Outdoor Space⭑ ✔ Private patio for morning coffee or sunset drinks ✔ Outdoor furniture and dining area ✔ BBQ grill ✔ Beach chairs and beach towels provided ⭑Additional Amenities⭑ ✔ High-speed Wi-Fi ✔ Beach essentials ✔ Shared beach access ✔ Private entrance ✔ Laundromat nearby ⭑Safety and Security⭑ ✔ Private entrance ✔ Lockbox for secure self check-in ⭑Entertainment and Connectivity⭑ ✔ Streaming TV ✔ High-speed Wi-Fi ⭑Heating and Cooling⭑ ✔ Central air heating and cooling ⭑Parking and Facilities⭑ ✔ Free driveway parking (1 space) ✔ Free street parking ⭑Services⭑ ✔ Self check-in with lockbox ✔ Luggage dropoff allowed If you decide to rent a golf cart. YOU must Rent a GAS CART. WE DO NOT HAVE OUTSIDE PLUGS. NO CHARGING ANY TYPE OF VEHICLES. Including cars and boats. *4 HEARTBEATS ONLY* including all adults, children and infants. We must follow city rules. **About the Area** Attractions & Historic Sites 🏖️ Folly Beach Pier – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🌊 Folly Beach County Park – ~3.8 mi / ~10 min 🌅 Morris Island Lighthouse – ~2.7 mi / ~10 min 🛍️ Center Street – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🏛️ Fort Sumter National Monument – ~18 mi / ~35 min 🕍 St. Michael's Church – ~12 mi / ~25 min 🏘️ Rainbow Row – ~12 mi / ~25 min 🏰 The Battery – ~12 mi / ~25 min 🎨 Charleston City Market – ~13 mi / ~28 min 🕍 Nathaniel Russell House – ~12 mi / ~25 min Parks & Outdoor 🌴 Folly River Park – ~0.5 mi / ~9 min 🌿 James Island County Park – ~10 mi / ~20 min 🚶 West Ashley Greenway – ~14 mi / ~25 min 🛶 Charleston Outdoor Adventures – ~3 mi / ~8 min 🌳 Angel Oak Tree – ~17 mi / ~35 min 🐬 Charleston Harbor – ~13 mi / ~28 min Entertainment & Experiences 🎶 The Washout – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🍹 Pinky’s Beach Bar & Grill – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🎣 Sunset Cay Marina – ~2.7 mi / ~8 min 🛥️ Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tours – ~0.6 mi / ~10 min 🎭 Dock Street Theatre – ~13 mi / ~28 min 🎻 Charleston Gaillard Center – ~13 mi / ~28 min Restaurants & Local Eats 🍳 Lost Dog Cafe – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🍔 Rita's Seaside Grille – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🍕 Woody's Pizza – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🍺 Loggerhead's Beach Grill – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🍤 Bowens Island Restaurant – ~8 mi / ~15 min Nature & Trails 🏄 Folly Beach Surf Shop – ~0.4 mi / ~8 min 🚶♂️ Morris Island Lighthouse Trail – ~2.7 mi / ~10 min 🌊 Charleston Waterfront Park – ~13 mi / ~28 min 🌅 Shem Creek Park – ~20 mi / ~35 min LIC006977 STR22-00156
Amenities
- Internet
- Wireless
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Shampoo
- Iron
- Laptop Friendly workspace
- Free parking
- Private living room
- Iron board
- Linens
- Outdoor grill
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Towels
- Dining room
- Kitchen utensils
- Hot water
- Room darkening shades
- Health beauty spa
- Marina
- Museums
- Water parks
- Toilet
- Dining area
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Eco tourism
- Shopping
- Beach
- Near ocean
- Ocean view
- Town
- Kayak canoe
- Fire emergency contact
- Medical emergency contact
- Outdoor lighting
- Police emergency contact
- Basketball court
- Cycling
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Pier fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Contactless Check-In/Out
- Free WiFi
- WiFi speed (500+ Mbps)
- Smart TV
- Kitchen island
- Dining table
- Communal tennis court
- Outdoor furniture
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Clothing storage
- Ceiling fan
- Baking sheet
- Barbeque utensils
- Blender
- Coffee